Vintage De Candelaer Delft Polychrome Floral Ceramic Candlesticks – Pair, Netherlands

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Description

A charming matching pair of vintage Dutch Delft ceramic candlesticks attributed to De Candelaer (DC Delft), featuring beautifully hand-painted polychrome … Read more A charming matching pair of vintage Dutch Delft ceramic candlesticks attributed to De Candelaer (DC Delft), featuring beautifully hand-painted polychrome floral decoration and elegant traditional European silhouettes.

Each candlestick showcases a colorful arrangement of stylized flowers and foliage in soft pink, cobalt blue, yellow, orange, green, and warm brown against a creamy white glazed background. The graceful baluster-form bodies rise from softly squared bases to broad circular drip trays and traditional taper candle holders.

Unlike the familiar blue-and-white Delftware, these pieces celebrate the vibrant polychrome tradition of Dutch decorative pottery, bringing warmth, color, and old-world European charm to any interior.

Their classic proportions and colorful botanical decoration make them particularly appealing for English country, grandmillennial, cottagecore, traditional, and eclectic interiors.

Beautiful displayed as a matching pair on a mantel, dining table, sideboard, or bookshelf, these candlesticks also complement collections of antique and vintage European ceramics.

The undersides feature hand-painted DC Delft markings, along with additional decorator or production markings and the model number 820.

Details

Maker/Attribution: De Candelaer (DC Delft)

Origin: Netherlands

Period: Vintage, 20th century

Material: Glazed ceramic / earthenware

Decoration: Hand-painted polychrome floral motifs

Colors: Cream, pink, cobalt blue, yellow, orange, green, and brown

Form: Baluster-style taper candlesticks

Model/Shape Number: 820

Markings: DC Delft with additional production/decorator marks

Quantity: Two matching candlesticks

Style: Traditional, Dutch Country, Grandmillennial, Cottagecore

Measurements

Each candlestick measures approximately:

Height: 5.5 inches

Width: 3 inches across the base

Depth: 3 inches

Condition

Good vintage condition with extensive age-related glaze crazing throughout both candlesticks.

The glazed surfaces display numerous fine craze lines, consistent with the age and character of vintage glazed earthenware. The crazing is predominantly light in color but is clearly visible upon close inspection, particularly around the stems, bases, and floral decoration.

Additional minor surface marks, slight variations in the hand-painted details, and small manufacturing irregularities are present.

No obvious major chips, missing sections, or repairs have been observed.

The colorful floral decoration remains vibrant and attractive, and both candlesticks retain their elegant decorative appearance.

Please review all photographs carefully, including close-up images of the glaze crazing and underside markings, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Sold as a matching pair. Candles are not included.

A delightful example of colorful Dutch Delft pottery, offering traditional European craftsmanship and timeless decorative appeal. See less